Latvian Academy of Culture in Latvia

🏛️ About Latvian Academy of Culture

Latvian Academy of Culture is a public higher education institution based in Riga. Its academic profile centres on culture, performing arts, audiovisual arts, cultural management and heritage.

University highlights

A national specialist academy linking artistic practice with cultural research and management.

What makes this institute stand out

Consider Latvian Academy of Culture for focused access to culture, performing arts, audiovisual arts, cultural management and heritage.
Its Riga setting and higher education institution profile may suit students seeking a clear professional or academic pathway; confirm the current programme language, admission route and international availability before applying.

✨ Why Study at Latvian Academy of Culture?

A national specialist academy linking artistic practice with cultural research and management.

🏆 Rankings & Accreditations

No position is reported for this institution in the selected Latvia-wide QS/THE tables published by Study in Latvia; absence from those tables is not a quality judgment.

Type	Accreditation / recognition
Accreditation	https://eplatforma.aika.lv/index.php?r=siteheiview&id=41

AIKA lists Latvian Academy of Culture in Latvia's current Accredited higher-education-institution/college register. AIKA records the institution as established on 29.12.1990. The registry records an accreditation date of 14.06.2001. Recognition of the institution does not automatically confirm every study programme; verify the intended programme and study field in AIKA.

📚 Programmes Offered

Level:

8 programmes

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Programme	Degree	Duration ↕	Tuition ↕	Intake	Action
Bibliotēkzinātne un informācija	UG Diploma/ Certificate/ Associate Degree	2 gadi, 6 mēneši	—	● Closed	View
Creative Industries and Growth Management	Master	2 years (4 semesters)	EUR 2,800	● Closed	View
Deja	UG Diploma/ Certificate/ Associate Degree	2 gadi, 0 mēneši	—	● Closed	View
Kultūras un mākslas procesu organizēšana	UG Diploma/ Certificate/ Associate Degree	2 gadi, 6 mēneši	—	● Closed	View
Mākslas	Doctorate	3 gadi, 0 mēneši	—	● Closed	View
Mākslas – Audiovizuālā māksla, teātris un laikmetīgā deja (Uzņemšana 2026./27. gadā)	Doctorate	3 gadi	—	● Closed	View
Mākslas (Uzņemšana 2026./27. gadā)	Doctorate	3 gadi	—	● Closed	View
Radošās audiovizuālās tehnoloģijas	UG Diploma/ Certificate/ Associate Degree	2 gadi, 0 mēneši	—	● Closed	View

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💰 Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Annual Tuition Fees

Per year, by study level

Master $3,087

Available Scholarships

No scholarships are currently offered at this university.

📋 Admission Requirements

Ph.D

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Masters Certificate
Masters Marks Sheet
Passport

UG Diploma/ Certificate/ Associate Degree

Passport

Masters Degree

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Passport

🖼️ Campus & Gallery

🛂 Visa & Immigration

Student Visa Process

EU/EEA/Swiss registration rules or, for other students, a temporary residence permit plus a long-stay D visa where required

Required documents

Valid passport: Provide the required passport copy or original according to the submission route.

Residence-permit application form: Use the current prescribed form.

Photograph: Follow current technical requirements.

Study agreement: Agreement for study in Latvia at the accredited institution.

Approved invitation or sponsorship: The institution/inviter normally completes the required OCMA invitation stage before submission.

Financial evidence: Provide the amount and evidence required for the exact visa/residence stage. EUR 620 or EUR 780 monthly reference

Health insurance: Policy must meet the required coverage and period. Minimum liability EUR 42,600

Police/conviction statement: Required for applicants over 14 in the circumstances described by OCMA.

State-fee payment: Provide proof of the applicable fee payment.

Translations/legalisation: AIC, the institution or authorities may request translations and/or legalisation.

Processing time: Usually 15 days; up to 60 days if extended

Visa fee: EUR 90

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Latvian Academy of Culture accredited in Latvia?

Yes. It appears in AIKA's current Accredited register of Latvian higher education institutions and colleges. Students should still verify the exact study programme and study-field status in the AIKA e-platform.

What makes Latvian Academy of Culture stand out?

A national specialist academy linking artistic practice with cultural research and management. Applicants should confirm current programme language, entry requirements, tuition, intake and delivery location on the official website.

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